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23.07 16:28 - Paolo Maldini has played down reports that Pep Guardiola demanded a €20m salary to become Italy head coach. The FIGC technical director was asked about the speculation as he left Lega Serie A headquarters following the presentation of the federation's new project to Serie A clubs. Recent reports had suggested Guardiola wanted a salary worth around €20m to take charge of the Azzurri. Maldini, however, firmly rejected that claim....

23.07 16:23 - Aston Villa have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a season-long loan. The agreement includes an obligation to buy, which will become mandatory next summer if certain conditions are met. Garnacho joins Villa Park The 22-year-old Argentina international arrives after spending one season at Chelsea, having joined the Blues from Manchester United in the summer of 2025. A product of United's academy, Garnacho made...

23.07 16:15 - Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig, making the Austria international Oliver Glasner's first addition since taking charge. Schlager becomes Glasner's first signing Schlager has joined Forest on a two-year contract, arriving after four seasons with RB Leipzig, where he also served as vice-captain during the 2025/26 campaign. The 28-year-old made 30 appearances for the Bundesliga club last...

23.07 16:13 - Pervis Estupinán's proposed move from AC Milan to Aston Villa has yet to receive the green light. Rúben Amorim is understood to have asked for more time to assess the Ecuador international before deciding whether to sanction his departure. The Portuguese coach wants to evaluate the 28-year-old during the final stages of pre-season to determine whether he still has a role to play in his plans. Only after that assessment will...